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BUSES INSPECTIONS * USA - 16% of buses out of service

* Indiana - Troopers require another 30% of vehicles repaired

(Photo: Kokomo's school buses fleet)Birmingham,ALA,USA -The Kokome Tribune, by Lauren Fitch -July 13, 2014:-- School corporations across the state are making sure their buses are ready to transport students this coming school year following annual inspections by Indiana State Police. Most of the initial inspections were performed in April and May... Buses can be approved; ordered repair for minor issues not critical to safety, in which case schools must schedule a re-inspection within 30 days; or moved out of service if a critical issue is found. Buses that are moved out of service must be re-inspected before they can transport children...